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1.—Hypo 772 grains; water 8 ounces. 
2.—Ferrocyanide potassium 76 grains; 
water 6 drams. - 
I took of No. I 5 ounces, of No. 2 2 
drams and diluted 4% with water, rubbed 
gently and washed well and was surprised 
at the result. 

COLORING SLIDES AND TRANSPARENCIES, 
Many amateurs hesitate about attempt- 
ing to color slides or transparencies, prob- 
ably thinking themselves unable to do 
so. I have colored a number and find 
that patience is the main requisite. I 
bought a small quantity of powdered ani- 
line colors; dissolved them in water, in 
small test tubes. Brushes should be Nos. 
2 and 3 sable and with a retouching frame 
the outfit is complete. 
The glass should be ground. Place the 
slide on it and apply the proper color. 
Where the slide shows water I first wet 
that part and apply blue aniline, with a 
little green along the shore line. The sky 
may be worked the same, but the color 
must be applied heavier, in places, to give 
cloud effects. C. 

& 
REDUCING PHOTOS. 
It may never have occurred to some of 
the readers of the photo department of 
RECREATION to copy a photo of a 
friend who has gone from this world. I 
have recently done this and would like 
others to know of the satisfaction experi 
enced. Take the picture from the wall; 
remove glass and replace picture in frame. 
Place picture in a perpendicular position 
and where the light strikes it from the 
direction the figure in picture is facing. 
Place camera as near as focus will allow, 
Se SS 
RECREATION. 
and make time exposure, regulating time 
by light, and you will have a perfect little 
photo. Trim just outside of frame; mount 
on cards the proper size, give them to 
friends and experience the pleasure their 
gratitude and thanks will bring you. 
M. E. T., Sauk Center; Minn. 

PHOTO NOTES. 
“ALG.” Hlarttord, Conn. -asks) Dorvou 
develop plates to bring out clouds differ- 
ently from the ordinary?” I see you re- 
quest an answer from a reader, and since 
I always work for the best cloud results 
when making a negative, will give you 
my plan. 
First, I would advise A. G. to get what 
is known as a “Rayfilter” from the Bausch 
& Lamb Optical Co., of Rochester, N. Y., 
(see their catalogue). Then after using it 
and making his developer a little weaker 
than usual and developing a little farther 
he will get excellent cloud effects. If he 
desires formula for developer I use he can 
get it by addressing 
Le Gare Jean La Mar, Military Hospit- 
al No! 1, Havana, Cuba: 

I see one member says “polish your 
ferrotype plates with French chalk.” Did 
he ever try the “old reliable,” 4 grains 
paraffin in 2 ounces benzine? Polish and 
dry. It will prevent rust, beside giving 
excellent results. Be sure plate is well 
cleaned. 
Lives UP Seay, 

Who would like to trade other views for 
some of Cuba, 5 x 7, unmounted? 
aU: S.3A. Hospital Nore ieeeetama na: 
Cuba. 
THE HOW Or ei. 
* H. P. VANARSDALE, 
Said Jinks, “I caught a fish 
to-day,” 
And then he laughed in glee; 
“It weighed a dozen pounds when dressed, 
And that’s no lie,” said he. 
But when he told his friends the tale 
They one and all did 
scoff; 
Said one, “You thought it did, of course, 
But then the scales were off.” 
